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Alleged N544.1m fraud: Court fixes Sept. 14 for trial of Lawal, 6 others

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

Justice Jude Okeke of an FCT High Court on Monday fixed Sept. 14 and Sept. 16 for continuation of trial of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and six others in the alleged N544.1 million fraud. The EFCC charged Lawal, his brother, Hamidu, who is a director of

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PDP, Ganduje trade words over Edo treasury

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

*Governor says APC campaign team consists of political war veterans, will do everything to win election *Vows to send Wike to isolation centre before election *Oshiomhole, Odie-Oyegun boycott inauguration *Ize-Iyamu’s confession validates our stand, says Obaseki’s party Kano state governor and chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo Governorship National

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Fidelity Bank appoints Chike-Obi Chairman, as Ebi retires

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

. Announces two other changes to its Board Fidelity Bank Plc has announced that two of its Board members: Mr Ernest Ebi (MFR), who has been serving as Chairman, Board of Directors and Mr Seni Adetu, who has been serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director, having successfully completed their tenure in accordance with the Bank’s […]

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IT professionals to brainstorm on adoption of 5G technology in Nigeria

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Ngige tackles NECA over N3.4bn NSITF fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

*Accuses body of complicity *Insists D-G’s suspension followed due process Labour and Employment minister, Dr. Chris Ngige, has maintained that the suspension of the management of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), followed due process. He also accused the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) of negligence which, he alleged, gave room for the

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Troops eliminate 75 terrorists, rescue 35 victims

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole eliminated 75 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in 17 encounters within the North-East theatre in June, Defence Headquarters has disclosed. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Sunday, said the sustained onslaught by the troops also resulted in surrendering of a

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Nigerian content intervention fund hits $350m

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

The Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Content Intervention (NCI) Fund from 200 million dollars to 350 million dollars. Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum and Chairman of the NCDMB Governing Council, announced this in a statement posted on the NCDMB’s […]

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FG urges Christians, Muslims to intensify prayers over Covid-19

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

*Decries reckless confidence *We need God’s help to overcome pandemic, says Kaigama As the dreaded Coronavirus disease also referred to as ‘COVID-19’ spreads across the country, the federal government on Sunday called on Christians and Muslims to resort to prayers. The government also expressed displeasure over what was termed as “reckless

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NECA calls for caution as CBN moves to unify forex market

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for caution following the adjustment of the Naira against the Dollar from N360 to N380 by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). However, NECA acknowledged that the move was supposedly in furtherance of the apex bank efforts to strengthen the Naira. Speaking on this development, the Director-General […]

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Wizkid ‘Made in Lagos’ album picks July 16 release date

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

Nigerian music star, Ayo Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has announced that his new ‘Made In Lagos’ album will drop on July 16.The singer announced this in an encrypted message on his Instastories. This is Wizkid’s fourth album following the successes recorded in previous albums, ‘Sounds from the Other Side’ (2016), ‘Ayo’ (2014) and ‘Superstar’ […]

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‘I don’t see Ojudu, Adeyeye as enemies despite of attacks’

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

As the crisis rocking the Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues unabated, Governor Kayode Fayemi, has assured that he won’t treat any party member as an enemy despite the attacks being launched against him by some leaders. Also, the Ekiti APC stakeholders passed a vote of confidence in the governor and […]

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COVID-19: NCAA warns against non- compliance with safety regulations

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

The Director -General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, has warned that the fact the Federal Government has announced July 8 as resumption date does not mean safety is going to be eschewed. He made this known at the last webinar coordinated by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the […]

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Rep turns bouncer, chases journalists out of COVID-19 probe

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Couple camouflages as pastors, run baby factory in P/Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

*Scouts for pregnant teenagers in ghetoes *Sell babies for millions of naira A couple, Chidi Martins and Maureen Martins, who run a baby factory, that camouflages as a church in Port-Harcourt, has been arrested by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT). It was gathered that the church known as Great […]

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18 health workers in Niger test positive to COVID 19

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

A total of 18 frontline health workers have tested positive of Coronavirus in Niger state according to the state Health Commissioner,Dr Muhammed Makusidi. The Commissioner also revealed that the state had spent over N190million on equipment purchased for the treatment and containment of the virus in the state. He made these disclosure while reacting to […]

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Parties involved in OPL 245 guilty, says Italian prosecutor

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

The Italian deputy prosecutor on Thursday told a Milan court prosecuting Shell and Eni over the OPL 245/Malabu affair that all parties involved in the deal were corrupt. He said President Goodluck Jonathan, who led Nigeria from 2010 to 2015, Dan Etete, who allocated OPL 245 to Malabu Oil and Gas — a company in […]

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FAAN releases COVID-19 guidelines for passengers

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

Following the approval that flight operations recommence gradually at the nation’s airports effective July 8, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has released new procedural guidelines for air travelers and other airport users. The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further spread of theCovid-19 virus.

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Post COVID-19: FG to implement report on Creative Industry – Lai

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

The Federal Government says it will study the report of the Post COVID-19 Initiative Committee on the Creative Industry and ensure its full implementation, within the realms of available resources. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja at a virtual meeting with the members of the […]

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EFCC denies dropping fraud charges against Adoke

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed insinuations that it has dropped money laundering charges against the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Mohammed Adoke. Spokesperson of the Commission, Mr Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said that there was no truth in some media […]

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Herder/farmer clash: Bauchi suspends Emir of Misau, others

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Friday suspended the First Class Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, the District Head of Chiroma Village, Bapa Ahmed , and the Village Head of Zadawa, Yusuf Atiku, over a land crisis between farmers and Fulani herders in the area. Nine lives were lost and many persons injured […]